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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-08
Young Ladies. mission Band.

The Young Ladies' Mission Band connect
ed with the Congregational churches of Port
land, also the Woodford's church, held its
third annual meeting last evening at the
State street church. At half-past six o'clock
most bountiful supper was served to the
members of the band by the young ladies of
the church. About one hundred and sixty sat
down to the heavily loaded tables where So
ciability and hospitality were greatly en-
joyed.
After supper the members Of the band now
reinforced by many friends gathered in the
lecture room Of the church for the evening
exercises. Rev. +. I. Bayley conducted the
devotional services. The secretary, Miss
Anna M. Garland, read very interesting re-
port of the years work, reciting the charac-
ter of the regular monthly meeting held in
turn in the different churches; also of the
special interests of the band in mission work
in Ceylon. the school at Kusaie, in Aicron-
esia, the Kioto training school in Japan, also
in China, Spain, and especially Miss Lords
school work in Turkey.
The treasurer's report showed a contribu
ton of $3l2.12 for the year, gain of nearly
%iVV over tile previous year.
The following officers were elected for the
coming year:
President-Mrs. C. II. Daniels.
Vice President-Miss Mary L. Mari.
Secretary-Miss Anna NJ Garland.
Treasurer-Mss Alice M. Kyle.
Executive Committee-Misses Josephine Simon
ton, Ella L. Gerrish, Minnie A. S0uie, Alice A.
Fuller and Airs. +. b. Southworth.
Collectors-St Lawrence street church, Miss
Efie Davis; Second Parish, Miss Mary Reed /;
Bethel, Miss Abbie Harrington; High street, Miss
Alice Twltchell State street, Miss Grace Brown
winston, Miss Isabel Pennell; Woodfords', Miss
Annie Bennett; West church, Miss Fannie At
kinson.
Work Committee-Mss Maria Rogers.
After the election of officers the president
spoke words of congratulations and purpose I;
suggesting plans for the future. Mrs Page.
missionary from Smyrna, gave an interest
ing description of that Asiatic city,. Mrs
Fem brought earnest words of greeting
from the Ladies' Auxiliary. Miss Nellie
Webster rendered with excellent effect Sc
lection entitled "How beauteous are the
mountains" The exercises closed with
prayer by Rev. G. H. Daniels.
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PERSONAL.

Ensign j. B. Cahoon, u S. n, has been
ordered to the Dolphin.
Mr.. Robert Chapman and wife, accom-.
panied by Mrs. E. |. Heath, left for the
South yesterday. They will remain there
three or four months.
Among the arrivals at the United States
Hotel yesterday were the following: ID. r.
Hastings, Fryeburg; A. w. Walker Bridg-
ton; M. I. Haggerty, Manchester, N. III. F.;
Otis E. Waite, Providence, r. l.; Geo. N.
Tarbox, Geo. Harvey, Boston; ID. F. Nc
earthly, Providence, r. l.; w. Gilbert, Bath.
Mr.. George II. Haynes of Camden was at
the Falmouth Hotel last evening. Mr..
Haynes is the author of several railroad
tourists guides, which have been published
by the Maine Central, New Brunswick, In
tercolonial, Knox & Lincoln, Sandy River
and other railroads. His latest publication,
'Sportsman's Paradise" published jointly
by the Maine Central and Sandy River roads,
has received many complimentary notices.
Mr.. Haynes is now engaged in having fine
engravings made of the beautiful views at
Poland Springs, the scenery about Bangor,
and cuts Of the now celebrated salmon fish
ing grounds at the last named place, These
are intended for new work which is to be
Issued in March, and this book will contain
what will be of value to many people, fine
map OF the Mount Katahdin region. The
Forthcoming book will be handsomely illus
trated, and will be distributed by the rail-
road companies throughout New England. as
well as through the South and West.
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Wilkins Button : astener.

"The Wilkins Patent Metallic One Prong
Swivel Button Fastener" is the name of an
ingenious invention for putting on shoe but
tons. A quantity of shoe buttons are placed
in hopper in the bottom of which is a
groove; this groove catches the eyes of the
buttons and they fall down through tube
into position on holder" Under this
holder is a revolving turret on which are
five upright tubes which are kept filed with
the fasteners. which consist of washer and
pin. When the machine is put in motion
the fastener is brought directly under the
button, the material is placed between them
and the prong pierces the material aud goes
through the eye of the button and fastens it
securely by means Of the washer. One of
the principle features Of the machine is that
1t makes but one hole through the material,
and does not rub or wear it. One thousand
buttons an hour can be put on by all experts
with this machine. The machines are manu.
featured by a concern in Ohio who lease them
to shoe manufacturers and dealers. Any
one interested is invited to call at Megquier
& Jones and witness the automatic machine
in operation. Mr.. A. l.. Dunbar, president
of the Revolving Speed Recorder of Kent,
o., Is exhibiting the machine
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The regular monthly meeting of the City
Council was held last evening.
In Board OF Mayor and Aldermen.
Mayor Chapman presided. Alderman Will
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THE MAYoRshIP.
The Hon. John w. behring's Cam
paign Opened.

The PRESS was favored yesterday with the
following printed invitation:
CONFIDENTIAL.
PORTLAND, Feb. 7, 1887
Dear Sir
A meeting of few of the friends favor
able to the nomination of Hon. John w.
Deering as a candidate to be supported for
the Office of Mayor, at the coming spring
election, and for the advancement of Demo-
cratic principles, will be held at the upper
rooms over Congress Hall this, Monday,
evening, Feb. 18th, at 7.30 p. IN. You are in
vited to be present and participate in the
meeting PER ORDER.
Unfortunately the invitation was re-
ceiyed SO late that it was impossible for the
PREss to attend the meeting, so we are un-
able to report what progress was made.
Considering the attitude of the PRESS
towards Mr.. Deering in the past, it seems
little queer that it should have been invited
to attend meeting of his friends for such
purpose as the invitation specifies. Perhaps
Mr.. Deering has concluded to forget and
forgive. However, we are very grateful for
the invitation and only regret that it wasn't
received sooner. If the friends who were
fortunate enough to get their invitations in
season wish to communicate to the public
the proceedings of the meeting, the columns
OF the PRESS are open TO them.
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Society of Natural History.
At the adjourned annual meeting held la.
evening, the following officers were chosen

At the adjourned annual meeting held last
evening, the following officers were chosen:
William Wood
Vice President-Joseph p. Thompson.
corresponding Secretary-Prentiss @. Manning
Recording Secretary-John NJ. Gould.
Treasurer-Frankln b. Barrett
Cabinet Keeper-Charles b. Fuller.
Associate Managers-Lewis Pierce Woodbury.
). Dana. Thomas Hill, William Senter, Alex w
Longfellow, N. Clifford Brown, Albert L. Bur
bank.
The treasurer's report showed balance in
the treasury of $176.23, and also deposit of
$500 in the savings bank, which it is hoped
may be returned to the library fund from
which it was borrowed for construction ac-
count several years ago.
A committee was appointed to change the
bylaws of the society and to report at the
next meeting.
Mr.. Everett Smith gave history of the
English sparrow in America, and of the
ruin they have brought to the native insect
eating birds, and the resulting damage to all
gardens and farms where they abound. He
recommended that the society should petit
ton the legislature to exempt these birds
from the protection enjoyed by other birds.
The next meeting of the society will be de-
voted especially to this subject
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PORTLAND AND VICINITY.
The Windsor Hotel. New YORK,

prominent Western hotel keeper, who was in
New York last week, and who for the first time
paid visit of inspection to to the Windsor Hotel,
thus speaks of ft:--
Messrs. Hawk & Wetherbee may certrinly claim
with entire justice that theirs is the finest hotel in
America. was shown throughout the entire es-
tabllshment, inspecting without reserve every de-
parment; and there was absolute perfection ey-
erywAere. The kitchen and pantries and all the
working departments below stairs are models of
order and cleanliness, the skill and good judg-
ment of Mr.. Blakely, the steward and junior part
ner, being everywhere observable. The rotunda
and other public rooms on the ground floor are
certainly without their equals in the United
States; and the parlors, corridors and dining
room on the floor above are simply magnificent.
was struck with the fact that each of the three
proprietors appeared to be thoroughly conversant
with all the details of the business. which fact, l
naturally concluded, had much to do with the
great success and splendid reputation which the
Windsor enioys
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NOR sALE-One second hand ~ Horse
IL Power Engine and Boiler with all the fittings
for same In good condition at bargain. Address
BIDDEFORD STOVE FOUNDRY, BiddefOrd
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ASSIGNMENT OF e. c. WILLARD.
Liabilities Probably 500, 900, and
the Assets Small.

Yesterday, E. G. Willard. fish and salt
commission merchant. at No. "a Commercial
wharf, made an assignment to Judge Nathan
Cleaves and Lewis M. McKenney, for the
benefit of his creditors. Mr.. Willard stated
that his assignment was caused by failures
in Boston and New York during the past
week, and that his principal creditors were
firms in those cities, The liabilities in Port
land will be very small.
Judge Cleaves stated that the liabilities
would probably reach to between 100000
and $4,000, and that the assets would be
small, being principally Mr.. Wizards inter-
est in fifteen or sixteen fishing vessels.
Judge Cleaves did not state to what sum the
assets would reach, but it was reported they
would be about $4,000. The time for hold
ing a meeting of the creditors has not yet
been determined upon.
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SPECIAL.
h. OF L.. l.. A. 3SI7.

LIVERY member Of ResOlute Assembly is hereby
~ notified 70 be present az the next Tegula
meeting, WEDNESDAY EVENING, February
9th Matters Of important nature to be presented.
ieofuot PER ORDER.
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Less Building Loan cou-
pons past due and I'M
paid, .................. 2,55o.oo
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BEsr's PIcceRY BURNED.
A Lively Blaze at Aliens Corner.

Yesterday afternoon, about O'Clock, the
large buildings used by John L. Best of this
city, and Abner Smith at Aliens Corner, for
a piggery, located at the latter place, caught
fire, 1t is supposed, from the boiler. These
buildings are two in number. and I shaped,
each about 200 feet long and 80 feet broad,
and one stored in height. In the piggery
We're some 800 swine of all sizes, of which
the hands succeeded in saving about so. The
rest of the pigs, together with the buildings
were entirely consumed. There was $12C0
insurance on the buildings and $1,000 on pigs
with Prentiss Loring and $500 on the build
ing with j. A. Warwick.
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ITO LET-Deslrable house rents prices rang
IL ing from 50. 70 S25. per month. Apply To
H. s. PRIDE, Cah0on Block. 81
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InInsoiuencx

Court of Insolvency for he County of Cumberland,
State OF Maine February z, A. d. 1887.
In case Of GEORGE A. MARSH, Insolyent Deb
tor.
THIS is to give notice, that on the seventh
Il day of February, A: d. 1887, Warrant in
Insolvency was issued by Henry c Peabody,
Judge of the Court of Insolvency for said County
of Cumberland, against the estate Of said
GEORGE A. MARSH,
adiudged to be an lnsolyent Debtor, on petition Of
said Debtor. which petition was filed ON the
seventh day Of February, A. ID. 1897 to which date
interest on claims is TO be computed.
That the payments of any debts to or by said
Debtor and the transfer and delivery of any prop
erty by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the Creditors of said Debtor
TO prove their debts and choose one or more as
signees OF his estate, will be held at Court Of
Insolvency to be holden at Probate Court Room, in
said Portland, on the twentyfrst day of February,
A. ID. 1887, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
en-. III r. SARGENT
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court of In
solyency for said County of Cumberland.
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The Police Signal Stations.

The police signal stations win be located at
the corner Congress and Lafayette streets /;
corner Congress and Washington streets ;
Portland Company Works, Fore street
Grand Trunk depot, corner Commercial and
India streets; corner Franklin and Middle
corner Commercial and Pearl; corner Ex-
change and Fore; corner Centre and Fore
Boston & Maine railroad station, CONNER
cial street; corner Clark and Danforth; cor
ner Spring and Thomas; corner Pine and
Bracket; Congress street railroad station /;
corner Congress and Grove corner State and
Spring; Congress Square; Market Square;
corner Green and Portland; corner Elm and
Lincoln; corner Anderson and Oxford
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Portland Globe.

The Portland Globe moved into its new
Office in the Advertiser building yesterday.
The place has been handsomely fitted up
and is well suited to the requirements of the
paper. In the front is good sized counting
room and just back of it a coy private Office
both finished in imitation of cherry. The
rear half of the Office is devoted to the com
posing room, which is well lighted from the
front through glass partitions and by the
windows in the rear. The Office is roomy
and convenient. The Globe is to be congrat-
ulated on securing so comfortable quarters.
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I'm INSOLVENCY..


Court of Insolvency for the County of Cumberland,
State of Maine, February, z, A. ID. 1887.
In case of FREDERICK X. WINSLOW Insol-
vent Debtor.
THIS is to give notice, that on the seventh
IL day of February, A. d. 1887, a Warrant in
Insolvency was issued by Henry C. Peabody,
Judge OF the Court Of Insolvency for said Couil-
ty Of Cumberland, against the estate of said
FREDERICK X. WINSLoW, Of Windham,
adjudged to be an lnsovent Debtor, on petition OF
said Debtor, which petition was filed ON the
seventh day of February, A. ID. 1887, to
which date interest on claims is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said
Debtor, and the transfer and delivery Of any
property by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting Of the Creditors of said Debtor
to prove their debts and choose one or more
assignees of his estate, will be held at Court of
Insolvency, to be holden at Probate Court Room
in said Portland, on the twenty-frst day Of Feb
ruary, A. ID. 1887, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. H. r. SARGENT
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court OF In
solyeney for said County Of Cumberland.
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BRIEF JoTTINcs.

The Social Ten gave delightful dance at
Good Templars' Hall last night.
Mrs. A. A. Smart, millinery goods, has
compromised with her creditors at 30 cents
on dollar.
with Mrs. N. Z. Redlon, 46 Brown street,
this afternoon.
Tonight there will be the great event Of
the week at the toboggan slide, with bonfires
and Examinations.
The tenth annual session of the Knights Of
Honor for Maine will be held in this city
Wednesday evening, February 10th.
The p. b. C. Debating Club has elected
l.. A. Gray, president; fl. c. Hanson, vice
president, and Miss Minnie Berry, secretary.
Nathaniel Gordon, the diver, put on his
diving suit and recovered $50 in small
purse, which fisherman had dropped over
from Commercial wharf
1t is expected that NJ. j Dow, G. C. T.,
Good Templars of Maine, and Mrs. E. E.
Cain, General Superintendent of Juvenile
Temples, win be present at the next session
of Cumberland District Lodge.
The Proyident Association circular an
nounces that $1,09S.59 was collected last
year, of which $3.50 was paid for provisions
$330.63 for wood and coal, $5S66 for boots
and shoes, and S7.75 for printing. There
were IFS families or COZ persons assisted.
A meeting of persons interested In the
formation of lodge of Odd Fellows was
hele Saturday night at Cape Elizabeth. The
names of 100 persons were enrolled and $500
pledged to effect the object of the meeting.
A charter will be applied for at once.
The concert this evening at the Young
Mems Christian Association Hall, in aid of
the Sister Dora Society will be very enjoy
able. The programme is made up of delight
full numbers, and a most agreeable evening
is offered for very small price.
The next session of Cumberland District
Lodge will be held with Enterprise Lodge,
No. fs Freeport, Wednesday, February
9th, commencing at 10 o'clock. Round trip
tickets for one fare will be offered at all
stations in Cumberland county on the Maine
Central railroad. A full attendance is ex-
pected.
Yesterday City Electrician Cummings dis
covered Geo. M. Hodgdon, driver of hook
and ladder truck No. 3, tampering with the
fire alarm apparatus on Custom House
wharf. The case will be reported to the
proper committee Hodgdon got into trouble
once before in the same way.
case of trespass Qudre clduum was
tried before Trial Justice Robinson at Cape
Elizabeth yesterday, sthe plaintiff claiming
$40 for depredations by defendants dog on
plaintiffs premises. There was a crowd in
attendance Hon. W. +. LuntAppeared for
plaintiff The defendant condurted his own
case. Decision was reserved.
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A Pleasant occasIon

Dirigo Hose company No. 6, gave a sup
per to ex-members and few invited guests
at their hall last evening, which was greatly
enjoyed by all present. and the universal
wish was that the occasion would frequently
occur. One of the features was the written
bill Of fare posted in large letters in the din
ing hall which included several local hits on
members present.
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DEATHS.

In this city, Feb z, Thomas McDonough. aged
33 years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.1
In West Gardiner, Jan. 90, LoyinIa Smear AGED
81 years months.
In Farmingdale, Jan. 80. James Jewett, aged
62 years.
In Gardiner, Jan 20, Miss Nettie NJ. Goodin,
aged SO years.
In Rockland. Jan. 81, John Davis. of Gardiner.
aged ~ years.
In East Pittston, Jan. 27, Nathaniel Moody,
aged "a years month.
In Newcastle. Jan. 81, Mrs Sophia s. Webb,
In Newcastle, Jan. %, William Cunningham,
AGED III years l month.
In Wiscasset, Jan. %, Lizzie Maud Hutchings.
aged 10 years.
In Cushing Jan. 20, Forrest NJ. Rivers aged
% years.
In Augusta, Jan. 20, Miss Lydia Faies of Tho
maston, ged 60 years 10 months
: In South Thomaston, Jan. 81. Capt Henry
Spauding, aged ~ years.
THE funeral of the late Lucretia Dunning win
take place this Tuesday afternoon at O'clock
from her late residence, No. 40315 Congress st.
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Ireland and the Irish.

The second lecture by Harry w. French.on
ireland and the Irish," viii be given in
City Hall tonight and Should draw a crowded
house. The views of the beautiful scenery
of that historic island are grand, while the
description from the lecturers eloquent lips
are in keeping with the pictures.
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Mr.. w. E. johnson. brother of the publish
er of Johnson's Universal Cycloedia, is can
wasting this city for that'great work Many
of the leading people are exchanging their
Appleton's and Britannica for the Johnsons.
This work can be seen at so Exchange street
in fhic min
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Portland Gas Light Company.

The Portland Gas Light Company held
meeting yesterday morning at 10 o'clock to
take action on the proposed act of the Leg
islature extending their charter thirty years
from the time the present one will expire in
1891. 1t was voted to accept the act grant
ing the extension.
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SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE poNNEY.

Northumberland johnson VS.. G. N. Fulton.
Action TO recover $4l.50 balance alleged 10 be
due for wages as seaman on board the bark Chief
tan on voyage from Buenos Ayres to this port.
The defence Is that the crew was shipped for the
voyage 70 this port and return, and that the plain
till with four others left here without the permits
sion of the captain and were therefore deserters.
The reply on the part of the seamen Is that the
captain while in port here agreed that If they
would remain and help him load for the return
voyage he would grant their discharge and pay
themof. The defendant contends that under the
shipping articles the plaintiff and others agreed TO
stay by the vessel three years or until May, 1897
that even If they did compel the captain to agree
TO discharge them by threatening to desert such
an agreement is not binding and should not be
enforced thatlthe consideration for such an agree
ment was wanting. Jury out when court adjourned
w. Il. Lunt for plaintiff.
George e. Bird for defendant.
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Rheumatism

According to the best authorities originates in a
morbid condition of the blood. Lactic acid, caus-
ed by the decomposition of the gelatinous and al
luminous tissues, circulates with the blood and
JOINTS and thus causes the local manifestations of
the disease The back and shoulders are the
joints at the knees, ankles, ifips and wrists are
also sometimes attacked. Thousands of people
nave found in Hoods SarSaparilla positive and
permanent cure for rheumatism This medicine
by Its purifying and vltalizng action on the blood
correctS the cause OF the disease and it also gives
strength TO every function of the body If Won
suffer from rhuematiSm try HOods SarsanarfIia
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RELIABLE AND ALWAYS THE SAME.

RELIABLE AND ALWAYS THE SAME.
BRANDRETH's PILLS are the Oldest safest
and best blood purifier and purgative known
They are purely vegetable, therefore harmless
They are always the same and always produce the
same effect Other purgatives require increased
doses and finally cease acting altogether. A
course OF one or two of BRANDRETHs PILLS TAX
en- each night is positive cure for constipation,
headache, and all bilious disorders. If you can't
take them plain get them sugar-coated.
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CENTENNIAL ECHOES.
Letter to Mayor Chapman from Cap
tain Boyd.

U. S. FLAGSHIP RICHMOND. !
NAVY YARD, NEW YORK.
FEBRUARY Sd, 1887.
Hon. Charles j. Chapman, Mayor Portland. Me-,
Sir:-The record OF the Centennial Celebration
of your beautiful city, reached me in due time
and beg TO express my sincere thanks for your
kind remembrance Of me- and to assure Won al
my full appreciation of so charming a souvenir.
regard my last summers visit to Portland as
one of the pleasautest episodes of my naval life
and am undera heavy debt of gratitude 10 Won
and your hospitable fellow citizens for centennial
kindness, which can never be effaeed from my
and never repaid '
With renewed thanks to you and them, am
Very truly yours,